Kingston Ontario is home to a highly regarded, internationally recognized medical research facility studying ways to help allergy sufferers.Your participation in our current and upcoming studies will help advance critical data needed for new allergy treatment choices. Compensation is provided and varies from study to study.

Do you count yourself lucky that you don’t have allergies? You should! But you can still help! The Kingston Allergy Research Unit is looking for people who have NEVER had allergies or asthma to assist with allergy research. Contact us to find out how you can help.

Runny nose, sneezing, and itching eyes? If that sounds like you, chances are you’re among this one in five people who suffer from allergies. Kingston General Hospital Allergy Research Unit is currently researching what the people of Kingston are allergic to. If you are between the ages of 18 to 65, live in Kingston area and have allergy symptoms, we would like to hear from you.

Ragweed is one of the most prevalent allergies in the Kingston area. Ragweed pollinates from mid-August until the first frost. Typically the peak of the season is in the first 2 weeks of September. Symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, nasal stuffiness and even asthma flare ups can occur as a result of ragweed allergy.

Dust mite allergy is an allergic reaction to tiny bugs that commonly live in house dust. Signs of dust mite allergy include sneezing and runny nose. Many people with dust mite allergy also experience signs of asthma, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing.